Internship Students

Internships are paid or unpaid work experiences aligned with your academic path. For Health Services majors, many programs require clinical internships or practicums at local hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

Internship Student Profiles

David Todisco

Political Science, Business, & Italian (minor)

Because of the career and co-op center… I had my resume reviewed by professionals which helped me get a job as an intern in the office of the United States Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Andre DiFilippo

Marketing, Management

For aspiring business consultant Andre DiFilippo, surveying nearly 1,400 students and then presenting the findings to the university's administrators was an invaluable hands-on learning experience.
Abigail Hans

Marketing, Management

Abigail Hans becomes the first student to represent Manning School of Business’ Beta Gamma Sigma chapter at the international business honor society’s Global Leadership Summit.
Sarah Herrick

Criminal Justice, minor in Sociology

Sarah Herrick’s studies and many internships prepared her for a job working with troubled teens.
Jenna Kapp

Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies major Jenna Kapp has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity that’s come her way on campus. Now she’s finding more abroad.
Salmaan Kapadia

Business Administration, Accounting

For Salmaan Kapadia, giving back to the community has been a life-long endeavor that's rooted in family.
Steffan Jackson

Business Marketing & Management

Because of the Career & Co-op Center Steffan was able to feel confident at the Career Fair and was able to land an internship.
Amanda Murray

Community Health, Work Environment

Transfer student Amanda Murray started in UMass Lowell's clinical laboratory sciences, moving to community health, where faculty helped guide her and provide internship opportunities in her area of interest: occupational and environmental health.
Linda Barg

Finance & Marketing

A deep-rooted desire for financial independence drives everything that Linda Barg does as a student in the Manning School of Business.
Jyotik Savaj

Energy Engineering/Solar

Jyotik Savaj, who is enrolled in the Master of Science in Energy Engineering/Solar Program, aims to help fulfill the need for solar power and has a paid co-op job at Exyte, an engineering and project management company specializing in high-tech facilities.
Michael Boyer

Community Health

Just as the University experienced its own transformation, so did Michael Boyer who started as an exercise physiology major, changing to community health after taking epidemiology and community health courses.
Qiana Curcuru

Mechanical Engineering

Qiana Curcuru loves UMass Lowell for its opportunities. The honors student is president of the campus chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, has done a professional co-op at iRobot, has taught and interned at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and done research with two professors on campus.
Julie Lawton

Political Science

Joining a club as soon as she arrived on campus got Julie Lawton experience on two political campaigns as well as internships in the Boston mayor’s office and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus – all within a year.
Kellsie Howard

Business Administration - Finance, Management

Kellsie Howard has managed to achieve a lot in her first two years in the Manning School of Business, including organizing a DECA competition, starting two clubs and working as a co-op at Putnam Investments.
Daniel Howell

Public Health

When Daniel Howell interned at the City of Lowell Health Department, he helped run a forum addressing opioid abuse.
Samantha Hamel

Business Administration

Through two co-ops and two internships, Samantha Hamel discovered her true professional calling — and landed the job of her choice before graduating.
Yehya Merhi

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering major Yehya Merhi discovered his passion as a co-op for medical tech company Atrium Medical. Now the Lebanon native wants to make it a career.
Brianna Dowse

Exercise Physiology

Raised in a rural area in central Massachusetts, Brianna Dowse was unsure about living in a city like Lowell. But once she was accepted into the Exercise Physiology and the Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs, she took the leap and has never looked back.
Shaila Bornstein

Criminal Justice, Political Science

A semester in Washington, D.C., interning with a nonprofit that trains women to run for political office galvanized Shaila Bornstein. As soon as she finishes at UML, she plans to return to Washington to gain political experience so she can run for president.
Amanda Robinson

Finance

Amanda Robinson considers Jacquie Moloney a true role model. As a UMass Student Trustee, Robinson got to help her mentor become elected Chancellor of UMass Lowell.
Sean Cloran

Honors College, Biology

Sean Cloran used his Co-op Scholarship to study ecology and to map sources of water pollution in Peru. He also got to hug a baby sloth.
Sean Patterson

Sound Recording Technology

For this sound recording technology grad, it’s all between the ears.
Jennifer Schultz

Mechanical Engineering

When she was younger, Jennifer Schultz didn’t want to be an engineer. Yet here she is, a summer intern in the office of Nonspec, a company that offers low-cost prosthetic limb systems. She even trekked to India with UMass Lowell’s B.V.B. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
Shelby Creamer

Nursing

Shelby Creamer gained the clinical experience, faculty support, good grades and passion that made her shine, helping the nursing student land a coveted "externship" with Mayo Clinic.
Jerry Badio

Criminology & Justice Studies

Because of the Career & Co-op Center…I was able to land an internship at a courthouse where I am working side by side with an attorney.
Adeja Crearer

English, minors in Political Science and Digital Media

Honors student Adeja Crearer is equally comfortable in front of a television camera or behind one. She’s combining a journalism concentration in English with minors in digital media and political science to prepare for a career in news.
Kristen Racamato

Graphic Design

Kristen Racamato forged her path at UMass Lowell, earning a degree in fine arts with a graphic design concentration.
Andrew MacGregor

Computer Engineering

With the help of the Career & Coop Center, Andrew was able to get a software engineering intern position at Garmin Aviation in Kansas City.
Haylee Dussault

Nutritional Sciences, Public Health

Haylee Dussault was a part of the first class of students in the Master of Public Heath Dietetics program. Shortly after graduation, she passed the registered dietitian exam and landed her dream job.
Rajia Abdelaziz

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Rajia Abdelaziz wants to run her own smart jewelry company – a goal that’s well within reach thanks to a research co-op and involvement with the Society of Women Engineers.
Ralph Saint-Louis

Biology

Ralph found an internship outside of the school that he was very interested in and wanted to make himself appealing for the program. He asked for the help of the Career & Co-op Center to refine his cover letter.
Sarah Croughwell

Fine Arts with a concentration in Design

Because of the Career & Co-op center… I was able to confidently navigate my professional life from the very beginning.
Matthew D'Angelo

Mathematics

Matthew D’Angelo loves to solve problems—and he’s great at explaining how he does it. That’s why he’s majoring in math and enrolled in the UTeach program.
Nina Petropoulos

English, Journalism & Professional Writing

Nina Petropoulos landed a job with a Lowell nonprofit after a service-learning internship, thanks to her strong writing and website development skills.
Erin Monahan

Public Administration

Erin Monahan finds value in learning principles applicable to a wide range of arts and humanities-based organizations. She is getting professional experience as an archivist through an internship at the Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods.
Brandon Hoffman

Business Administration

Brandon attended two Career Fair Prep Workshops, used the CareerLINK resources available online, and found five companies he wanted to speak with at the Career Fair.
Mya Neary

Entrepreneurship & Management

Mya Neary won an honors fellowship to learn more about running an urban farming nonprofit. Now she’s volunteering with Mill City Grows while developing her own business plan.
Prachi Dhavale

Plastics Engineering

Being from a different country, Prachi's career portfolio was very different from the one required in the US. The services provided by the Career & Co-op Center helped her customize her portfolio for the industry she wanted to apply to.
Casey O'Neill

Business, Accounting concentration

Casey O’Neill didn’t originally want to follow in her parents’ footsteps and study accounting at UMass Lowell. Now that she has, she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
Gregory Ensom

Electrical Engineering

An exchange semester at the Czech Technical University led to a two-month internship in Prague for electrical engineering major Gregory Ensom.
Nicolette San Clemente

CTSS Intern/International Business Major, 2018

Through her internship with CTSS, Nicolette and 4 others students developed and launched an award-winning non-profit Countering Violent Extremism program.
Jessica Kergo

Political Science

Honors student Jessica Kergo has landed great jobs and internships – including one with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. She also writes for The Connector student newspaper and advocates for mental health awareness.
Shaymus Dunn

Accounting

Business student Shaymus Dunn got hands-on accounting experience – and an unexpected visit to the NASDAQ stock exchange – during his summer internship at EverQuote.
Marlon Pitter

English, minor in Digital Media

Marlon Pitter came to UMass Lowell from Connecticut because of the campus’ diversity, urban environment and strong music program.
Lisa Degou

Political Science & Mathematics

As a Student Government Association senator, Lisa Degou was invited to sit on the stage at Jacquie Moloney’s inauguration as chancellor. Now, as SGA president, she meets with Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.
Ha Tran

Master of Business Administration

Because of the Career & Co-op Center, I have been able to fine tune my interview skills, revamp my resume, and got my dream job in the field of business analysis and project management.
Sean Jordan

Physical Therapy

Sean Jordan is living his dream working for the New England Patriots as an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist.
Catherine York

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional sciences major Catherine York seems to excel in all that she does.
Natasha Pacheco

Psychology

Because of the Career & Co-op Center…I was prepared to pursue and achieve my goal of obtaining a job related to my field and that involves children.
Abimalec Martinez

English, Spanish minor

English major Abi Martinez plans to work in college admissions, with a focus on recruiting minority students. She’s gotten both work and academic experiences on campus that will help her toward her goal.
Kreg Kaminski

Biological Sciences

Kreg Kaminski's experience at UMass Lowell in the Biology department and UTeach Program is being put to good use at Lowell High School.
Nicholas Gates

Political Science & History

Nicholas Gates took advantage of every possible opportunity at UMass Lowell, including a semester abroad in Belfast that led to his decision to attend grad school in Denmark.
Nicole Hayek

Marketing

Nicole Hayek came to the Manning School of Business to prepare for a career in marketing. Along the way, she's been able to fulfill her passion for music.
Yonnie Collins

Exercise Physiology

Yonnie felt more confident because the staff of the Career & Co-op Center took a look at what she was involved in and gave her positive feedback.
Marilyn Saha

Computer Engineering

Marilyn Saha used an Honors College Student Fellowship to help first-generation college students succeed.
Steffan Jackson

Business Administration - Marketing, Management

Steffan Jackson combines his business studies with his passion for community service to create Make-A-Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids in hardship situations.
Haley LaFreniere

Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy

Motivated to help patients regain strength to live their best possible lives, Haley LaFreniere was inspired early on by her mom to pursue a health-related field.
Alejandro Lopez

Economics

The Model U.N. program and a semester interning and learning in Washington, D.C., helped Alejandro Lopez put economic and political theory into practice - and paved the way for a successful career.
Ayah Awadallah

English, Journalism and Professional Writing; minor in Graphic Design

Ayah Awadallah is starting an online magazine for young American Muslim women caught between American culture and the tenets of their faith.
Chummeng Soun

Asian Studies, Digital Media

Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.
Andrew Sciascia

Political Science & Criminal Justice

Andrew Sciascia’s studies in political science and homeland security are combining with his student newspaper experience to prepare him for a career as a political analyst.
David Todisco

Political Science

David Todisco says his political science classes, internships and experiences through UML's partnership with The Washington Center are helping him forge a political career.
Jacob Gomes

Community Health

For Jacob Gomes '13, playing rugby in his sophomore year was the turning point that changed his life.
Jacob Solomon

English & Mathematics

Jacob Solomon is as well-rounded as they come. The honors English and math major is assisting with research in a biology lab.
Steven Jacek

Chemical Engineering

Research and community are important to Steven Jacek. Fortunately, he’s found opportunities for both on campus.
Tyler Farley

Political Science & Economics

Tyler Farley has found much to satisfy his appetite for politics on campus and off, from serving in student government, to campaigning for Marco Rubio, to attending the Republican National Convention and more.
Ryan MacInnis

English Journalism and Professional Writing

Ryan MacInnis built a strong relationship with the career and co-op center early in his academic career that quickly turned into work opportunities.
Daniel Espinola

Biology - Biotechnology

Daniel utilized the services of the Career & Co-op Center frequently and found the experiences quite useful. Currently, he is a Manufacturing Associate at Lonza Biologics.
Franchesca Arias

Sociology & Spanish

Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.
Mina Le

Chemical Engineering

Senior chemical engineering major Mina Le chose a work-study job at the front desk of the Student Employment Office because she wanted to improve her communication skills. She’s done that and more, being named the university’s Student Employee of the Year.
Kelly Freitas

Graphic Design

By balancing her graphic design studies with a four-year field hockey career and a wealth of leadership roles, Kelly Freitas '16 graduated with America East Woman of the Year honors.
Mike Lunderville

Mathematics, Computer Science minor

Through a summer internship in Holly Yanco’s lab, Mike entered the creative, team-building world of robotics that thrives here on campus.
Matilda Matovu

Biology, Political Science

Matilda Matovu discovered a passion for public health during a summer program at The Washington Center that included an internship with a public health advocacy group.
Karthik Bhandary

Business Administration, Management and Marketing Concentration

Because of the Career & Co-op Center… I was able to effectively prepare myself academically as well as professionally and learn key skills to build a strong foundation for myself.
Peter Larsen

Biology & Biotechnology

The Honors College offered Peter Larsen a chance to explore outside his major, giving him a true liberal arts education and changing his career plans. Then DifferenceMaker helped him realize his dream of providing unique and inexpensive prosthetic hands to kids.
Aaron King

English, Digital Media

A co-op scholarship led to a job at Lowell Telecommunications Corp., and then a job at the university’s TV studio for English major Aaron King. Now he’s got all the skills he needs for a career in video or television production.
Daniel Muise

Honors College, Economics, Political Science

Honors College graduate Dan Muise is launched on an academic research career, thanks to a pair of B.A.s in economics and political science, lots of faculty support and several undergraduate research grants.